Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Connect vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 2.2 cubic metres more and takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Vauxhall Vivaro holds 2.2 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Vauxhall Vivaro takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Connect | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 790kg | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load length | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Load volume | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Connect, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Connect if...
A compact panel van for tradespeople, couriers and facilities teams who want a small van that still takes two Euro pallets in the long version. It suits hire for tools, parts and light deliveries around town.
Full Transit Connect specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that holds 2.2 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer
The Vivaro is Vauxhall's medium-van answer to the Transit Custom, with Medium and Long/XL body lengths and a battery-electric option aimed at fleets moving to zero-emission urban delivery.
Full Vivaro specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Transit Connect and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 2.2 cubic metres more and takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths; the Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric..
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